everywoman in Technology Award
29 March 2012
In the UK 1.2 million people are employed in the IT workforce but just 23% of it is female, across the UK’s working population this figure almost doubles to 45% (source: e-skills UK report March 2009, Women in IT scorecard).
Launched in 2011, the everywoman in Technology Awards demonstrate this profession holds a wealth of career opportunities for women and they shine the spotlight on women who are enjoying successful careers. These women will become role models - inspiring more women to excel or choose technology as a career option.
Key Dates
- Extended deadline 1 December 2011 (5pm): Nominations close
- 25 January 2012: Judging day
- 29 March 2012: Awards ceremony
Categories
Rising Star of the Year
This will be awarded to the woman aged under 26 who is excelling in her technology career, making a valuable contribution to her organisation. She is the one to watch.
Team Leader of the Year – in an SME (with under 500 employees)
This will be awarded to the woman leading a technology team to excel in a way that contributes greatly to the company’s success.
Tip: The team need not be big, but the achievements and positive impact the team have on the company’s success must be demonstrated.
Leader of the Year – in a corporate organisation (with over 500 employees)
This will be awarded to the woman operating in a senior technology role within her organisation. She will be making a contribution to the strategic direction of the business. Tip: This nominee need not hold the most senior IT role in the business, she may not be operating at Board level, but she will hold a senior management position.
Innovator of the Year
This will be awarded to the woman designing, developing, researching or implementing technology in an unconventional and innovative way. This could be for a new technology application or architectural initiative in the public, private sector or within an academic institution.
Entrepreneur of the Year
This award will go to an owner / operator of a technology business. Her entrepreneurial vision and talent will inspire others to start their own technology related venture.
Tip: The nominee need not be the primary IT talent in the business, but she will be leading the company to success through the successful implementation of technology.
Inspiration of the Year
This award recognises an individual for their active commitment to encouraging, advancing and/or championing the progress and development of women working in technology.
Tip: This could be an individual (male or female) working in an organisation, association or academia. Theirs could be a paid or voluntary role but their achievements in implementing programmes/initiatives that encourage, support and attract more women to technology warrants recognition.
Woman of the Year
This will be awarded to an exceptional woman whose vision, innovative approach and success make her an outstanding role model that will inspire more women to choose a career in technology. The award winner will be selected from the finalists of the categories listed above.
Programme
12:00 - 12:30 Drinks reception
12:30 - 15:15 Awards ceremony & lunch
15:15 - 15:25 Charity draw in aid of Wellbeing of Women
15:25 - 15:30 Close
15:30 - 16:30 Optional networking
When and where is it?
Date: 29 March 2012
Venue: The Savoy, Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0EU (Please use River Entrance)
For further information:
http://www.everywoman.com/techawards/nominate | 
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